SamTuckerMTNMAN
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This became an argument between points of view, all of which have value. The original question about what someone could do with a child is a great one, for all of us. I'd say even discussing it with your child puts you ahead of most people. Cell phones are good but don't stop bullets, of course. Fighting off the psycho is valiant but may blow a swat team plan on the verge of execution. Barricading seems safe but the school may be on fire. I teach middle school and have a martial arts school as well. I encourage the kids to follow instructions for the good of the whole, but when placed in a lose-lose situation, make choices that are best given the circumstances.
I enjoy doing drills with kids and talking through all possible consequences with them. We did it just yesterday. If you are going to entertain the possiblity of disarming someone coming through the door by all means practice some good techniques from a proven martial art system; Budo Taijutsu, Jiu Jitsu, Karate in some cases, or whatever. . . The concept of 'Metsu Bishi' is a cool one for kids = 'eye blinders'. This can be anything from pepper leftover from lunch in a pocket to a book. Crushed lightbulbs in a sack, spray bottle cleaner, or even spit. I like reminding kids it's not the 'blinding' that we depend on or even care much about but the disruption of the person we are defending against. A simple blink or back away or duck can be enough time for someone to tackle, groin kick, or double team in a useful way. It must be practiced to seperate the possibility from the absurd. And by all means, consider what 'luring' in might be necessary, ie., coralled into a room, held hostage, being spoken to, tied up, versus open shooting on all targets.
Those steel doors with little windows? Imagine the possibilities if someone has to reach through the window and aim the weapon around firing. Only their forearm can fit through; the concept of shearing is easily understood by youngsters. Also, basic tactics corner observation = get down in a push up position and make a short glance around a corner at the bottom of the wall. This lessens the chance of being hit by an alert psycho down the hall because he has to adjust point of aim and the line of sight is a little higher.
As for getting outside. Play fun games with kids that reinforce ideas of safe movement. Teach principles of cover and concealment = that is, what hides me and what protects me. Teaching noise discipline, quiet movement, and patience are also good things for any child to know. Don't think of it as killing a child's innocence! Think of it as preparing the next generation of free Americans. It's better you than the video game, or a gangster rap CD.
It is frustrating, seeing these things happen. It emboldens the anti-gun crowd, and somehow furthers the argument that these people were 'abused' or misunderstood, when really they were simply seized by evil and controlled by demonic influence out of weakness. They are not warriors, in any since, these murderers. Perhaps our greatest weapon is prayer, the power to dispel this darkness is God's alone, but no one ever said praying for an improbable counter attack and escape was bad! Sometimes those are the only things that get us to pray!!!
This became an argument between points of view, all of which have value. The original question about what someone could do with a child is a great one, for all of us. I'd say even discussing it with your child puts you ahead of most people. Cell phones are good but don't stop bullets, of course. Fighting off the psycho is valiant but may blow a swat team plan on the verge of execution. Barricading seems safe but the school may be on fire. I teach middle school and have a martial arts school as well. I encourage the kids to follow instructions for the good of the whole, but when placed in a lose-lose situation, make choices that are best given the circumstances.
I enjoy doing drills with kids and talking through all possible consequences with them. We did it just yesterday. If you are going to entertain the possiblity of disarming someone coming through the door by all means practice some good techniques from a proven martial art system; Budo Taijutsu, Jiu Jitsu, Karate in some cases, or whatever. . . The concept of 'Metsu Bishi' is a cool one for kids = 'eye blinders'. This can be anything from pepper leftover from lunch in a pocket to a book. Crushed lightbulbs in a sack, spray bottle cleaner, or even spit. I like reminding kids it's not the 'blinding' that we depend on or even care much about but the disruption of the person we are defending against. A simple blink or back away or duck can be enough time for someone to tackle, groin kick, or double team in a useful way. It must be practiced to seperate the possibility from the absurd. And by all means, consider what 'luring' in might be necessary, ie., coralled into a room, held hostage, being spoken to, tied up, versus open shooting on all targets.
Those steel doors with little windows? Imagine the possibilities if someone has to reach through the window and aim the weapon around firing. Only their forearm can fit through; the concept of shearing is easily understood by youngsters. Also, basic tactics corner observation = get down in a push up position and make a short glance around a corner at the bottom of the wall. This lessens the chance of being hit by an alert psycho down the hall because he has to adjust point of aim and the line of sight is a little higher.
As for getting outside. Play fun games with kids that reinforce ideas of safe movement. Teach principles of cover and concealment = that is, what hides me and what protects me. Teaching noise discipline, quiet movement, and patience are also good things for any child to know. Don't think of it as killing a child's innocence! Think of it as preparing the next generation of free Americans. It's better you than the video game, or a gangster rap CD.
It is frustrating, seeing these things happen. It emboldens the anti-gun crowd, and somehow furthers the argument that these people were 'abused' or misunderstood, when really they were simply seized by evil and controlled by demonic influence out of weakness. They are not warriors, in any since, these murderers. Perhaps our greatest weapon is prayer, the power to dispel this darkness is God's alone, but no one ever said praying for an improbable counter attack and escape was bad! Sometimes those are the only things that get us to pray!!!
